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R271 WNC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 WNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,210 miles

hand brake lever travel high

minor wear noted on right hand side of rack and pinnion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,018 miles

Both rear handbrake cables, deteriorated but still function as intended. Advice replace both component in near future.

N/s/f/ door, check door strap insecured on A pillar.

N/s/front headlight showing stone chip, but light pattern not affected.

Off/s/front, rear wishbone bush start to seperate from its housing.

Off/s/rear brake hose furrel start to corrode.

Slight play in of/s/front track rod radious ball joint.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 88,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Both rear handbrake cables, deteriorated but still function as intended. Advice replace both component in near future.

N/s/f/ door, check door strap insecured on A pillar.

N/s/front headlight showing stone chip, but light pattern not affected.

Off/s/front, rear wishbone bush start to seperate from its housing.

Off/s/rear brake hose furrel start to corrode.

Slight play in of/s/front track rod radious ball joint.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,462 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

minor cut on outer wall of left hand front tyre (NOT TO CORD)

small stone hole in left hand head lamp glass

Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

minor cut on outer wall of left hand front tyre (NOT TO CORD)

small stone hole in left hand head lamp glass

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,142 miles

front number plate minor delamination at top

Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,650 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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R271 WNC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 WNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R271 WNC registered?

R271 WNC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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